Primavera Cloud Expression Language Overview

Primavera Cloud Expression Language is a scripting language used to define formulas in Oracle Primavera Cloud. Formulas are scripts that can be run within the application to compute and return values. You can write formulas using Primavera Cloud Expression Language to set values for measures and configured fields based on other data within the application. For example, you can define a formula type configured field that uses a Primavera Cloud Expression Language script to calculate and return a portfolio's Net Present Value based on its current approved budget.

The practical set of language features in Primavera Cloud Expression Language ensure custom fields and measures remain flexible. For example, Primavera Cloud Expression Language provides semantic and syntactic constructs that support the following:

Mathematical Operations
Variable Assignment
Date and Duration Calculation
Field Value Referencing

The following sections introduce Primavera Cloud Expression Language and describe how to begin writing measure and configured field formulas to address your business needs. For additional information on the Primavera Cloud Expression Language, including supported types, methods, and operators, see the Language Reference.

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